On his final day as CEO, Tim Cook expressed strong support for John Ternus, the new CEO and former senior vice president of hardware engineering. Cook emphasized Ternus's expertise in product development, highlighting his role in launching key products like the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the MacBook Neo.
Cook's farewell memo focused on gratitude for his time at Apple and the company's culture, while he remains as executive chairman, continuing to manage important relationships. The transition marks a potential shift towards a stronger emphasis on hardware innovation under Ternus's leadership.